Speech Syllabus

Week 1 Getting to Know You

Setting Classroom Expectations
Introduction to class (scheduling speeches, attentive audience)
Object/Image mini speech

Unit 1 Information for Informative Speech

2-3 minute Introduction Speech (50 points)
Explain Grading Procedure

Unit 2 Assign Visual Aids Speech

Give students guidelines and parameters for visual aids
Assign 3-5 minute Visual Aid Speech
Topic selection and approval
Schedule speeches
Begin 3-5 minute Visual Aid Speech (80 points)

Unit 3 Assign 3-5 minute Pop-Culture (Informative) Speech

Introduction and Conclusion Practice
Outlining/organization
Topic selection, use of notes, rehearsal, stance/posture, peer critique
Pop-Culture topic selection and approval
Begin 3-5 minute Pop culture Speech (80 points)

Unit 4 Theories of Persuasion

Research
Topic Selection and Approval
Work Cited Page Included in Outline
Schedule speeches
Begin 5-7 minute Persuasion Speech (100 points)

Unit 5 Event Speech

After Dinner/Award/Leadership
View Video Examples of Each Speech
Characteristics of Each Speech
Topic Chosen Depending on Class
Begin 5-7 minute Event Speech (100 points)

Unit 6 Demonstration Speech

Describe difference between demonstration and other informative speeches
Visual Aids
Give students guidelines and parameters
Topic selection and approval
Begin 10-15 minute Demonstration Speech (100 points)

Unit 7 Surviving in the Business World

Resume Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Business Cards
Business Attire
Preparing for an Interview
Interviews with Community Members (100 points)

Final Unit Assign 7-15 minute Final Speech

Topic selection and approval of Final Speech (200 points)
Research/Write Rehearse 10-15 minute Final Speech
Begin Final Speech

Final Exam Day Final exam during the exam period. (200 points)